I am looking for a circle shear to support the Karle metal spinning lathe (12" swing) that I have.
Since both the lathe and shear will be used infrequently, I am looking for one that is easily stored.
What brand and model would you recommend?
Thanks
TMT
I do not know of any compact circle shears, but:
Why not use the lathe itself to cut your circles? Large plywood circle on a faceplate and a large diameter disk on the tailstock live center. Use a high speed steel cutter carefully. Not much to store.
Charles Friedman DDS Sometime metal-spinner Ventura by the Sea
I do not know of any compact circle shears, but:
Why not use the lathe itself to cut your circles? Large plywood circle on a faceplate and a large diameter disk on the tailstock live center. Use a high speed steel cutter carefully. Not much to store.
Charles Friedman DDS Sometime metal-spinner Ventura by the Sea
I do not know of any compact circle shears, but:
Why not use the lathe itself to cut your circles? Large plywood circle on a faceplate and a large diameter disk on the tailstock live center. Use a high speed steel cutter carefully. Not much to store.
Charles Friedman DDS Sometime metal-spinner Ventura by the Sea
TMT; Before I located my Niagara circle shear, I used a variety of different shears - all rather compact and nothing too expensive. Any of the following will work: Harbor Freight 12" straight shear with about a 3 foot handle (similar to a Beverly - around $100) "The Marshalltown" #18 Lennox Rotary shear (antique - a little hard to find; but good) Air or electric power nibbler (these are fine for aluminum and copper - $20-$40) Air or electric power shears (there are two types of these - one cuts a 1/8" wide swath and the other shears off the metal - $20 -$40)
HF sells a small ratchet type rotary shear that might fit your needs. I have seen it; but not used it.
Considering the metal thickness limitation on a Karle Spinning Lathe (usually 1/2 hp motors and single belts), any of the above will work nicely. Jim
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